Wii U Deluxe Adds Mario And Luigi, Drops Nintendo Land

For those considering a Wii U purchase this holiday season, Nintendo is switching up its hardware bundle. At launch, the console came with Nintendo Land, a cute collection of mini-games based on familiar first-party franchises. This holiday, the brothers Mario are stepping in.

Additionally, the Wind Waker HD bundle will still be available. This console comes with download codes for The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD and the Hyrule Historia. Both hardware bundles retail for $299.99.

Our TakeWhile Nintendo Land doesn't have the staying power of Wii Sports, my family and I spent many nights playing Mario Chase and Pikmin Adventure. Swapping in Mario and Luigi is a smart move, as the pair are icons, even to non-gamers.

The Wind Walker HD bundle is also extremely attractive and has a themed gamepad. The Hyrule Historia is fascinating, and if you don't mind not having a nice hardcover, the downloaded version is a great inclusion.